2010 Spring PUBPOL 114-03D
Bulletin Course Description Analysis of the political and organizational processes which influence the formulation and implementation of public policy. Alternative models. Instructor: Goss, Hamilton, Jentleson, or Krishna
(Instructor named in bulletin description above may not be current. For current instructor, see listing below.)
Title POL ANALY PUB POL MAKING Department PUBPOL Course Number 2010 Spring 114 Section Number 03D Primary Instructor Hamilton,James T Prerequisites
Synopsis of course content
Course focuses on the political processes, institutions and key actors involved in the making of public policy. Our principal focus is on American public policy, both domestic and foreign. We will examine major theories, models and concepts about politics and public policy as well as instructive cases. Emphasis will be on developing the conceptual understanding, analytic frameworks, substantive knowledge, and research and writing skills necessary to perform political analysis. Students will be expected to apply knowledge to real world policy decision making.
Textbooks
William Riker, Liberalism Against Populism
William Riker, The Art of Political Manipulation
Ken Shepsle and Mark Bonchek, Analyzing Politics
James T. Hamilton, All the News That’s Fit to Sell
Larry Bartels, Presidential Primaries and the Dynamics of Public Choice
R. Douglas Arnold, The Logic of Congressional Action
Assignments
4 Policy memos, and section writing assignments
Exams
Final exam
Grade to be based on
Memos, section participation, section assignments, final
